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Renville County Arrest Records

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Renville County, MN Arrest Records

What are Renville County Arrest Statistics?

Renville amassed 288 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Renville’s arrest rate was 613.92 per 100,000 residents. The county of Renville is 16.93% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 6 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Renville also experienced 84 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Anoka and Benton, Renville is a more dangerous place to reside.

  • 288Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 613.92Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 6Violent crime arrests

Renville County Recent Arrest Trends

In Renville, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 48 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Renville, is burglary, and the third most common is motor vehicle theft.

  • 48Larceny/Theft
  • 24Burglary
  • 12Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Renville, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Renville has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Renville experienced 6 violent crimes and 84 non-violent crimes. When comparing Renville to the national average of 739.02, Renville is lower by 16.93% than the national average.

Renville County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Renville County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Renville are perpetrated by people between the ages of 21-30. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 71-80.

Renville County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Renville County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Renville county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Renville county police reports, Renville county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the administrator find the records you need.

Renville county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Renville county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Renville County Mugshots

Renville County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

Renville county mugshots are the pictures taken of people upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Usually , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Renville county mugshots are stored with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify bad guys.

Typically , when a judge issues an Renville county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

Mugshots are readily show up online as they are public records. Information informational portals offer mugshots with other types of documents such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

Renville County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Renville county, Minnesota with a total number of 40 employees - 1 female, 14 male officers and 25 civilians. Renville County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is MN0650000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Renville County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Minnesota
  • City: Olivia
  • Type: County
  • Address: 105 5th St. S. Suite 210
  • Phone Number: (320) 523-1161
  • Fax: (320) 523-3787
  • Email: ScottH@renvillecountymn.com

Police Departments in Renville County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Buffalo Lake Police Department301 N Main St320-833-2101
Hector Police Department301 Main St. South320-848-2500
Olivia Police Department105 South 5th Street Suite #245(320) 523-2700
Renville Police Department221 S. Main Street320-329-8366

Renville County, MN Jail and Inmate Records

RENVILLE County has 55 jails with an average daily population of 273 inmates with a total of 69 jail population. When breaking down the RENVILLE County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 22% with 15 female and 50 male inmates.

  • 55Jails
  • 69Prisoners
  • 606 %Jail Rate

How Does Renville County Inmate Search Work?

Renville County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Renville county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Renville County Booking

Renville county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Renville county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Renville county booking records without any type of approval .

Renville County Jail

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